Luke 9:18

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
ἐν
G1722
as
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
εἶναι
G1511
am
to exist
#6
αὐτοὺς
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#7
προσευχόμενον
G4336
praying
to pray to god, i.e., supplicate, worship
#8
κατὰμόνας,
G2651
alone
according to sole places, i.e., (adverbially) separately
#9
συνῆσαν
G4895
were with
to be in company with, i.e., present at the time
#10
αὐτοὺς
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#11
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
μαθηταί
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἐπηρώτησεν
G1905
he asked
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek
#15
αὐτοὺς
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#16
λέγουσιν
G3004
say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#17
Τίνα
G5101
Whom
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#18
με
G3165
that I
me
#19
λέγουσιν
G3004
say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#20
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ὄχλοι
G3793
the people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#22
εἶναι
G1511
am
to exist

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes covenant community in this particular way.

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